5.5 V8 instead of 3.0d am I mad?
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Looking at getting a car for the OH to drive, we're due our first little one shortly and we need to change her mini for something that might carry more than half a shopping bag! Anyway I know it's a little on the stereotypical side, but she's set her heart on a 4x4 of some sort.
We had considered a FFRR but the potential for anything to go wrong worries the crap out of me! So considering I manage a Merc dealer it made sense to look at an ML as the running costs would be somewhat more favourable for me!
We've got a few 3.0 diesels in stock at the moment and they're obviously the stock choice, but we've just taken in a 500 with a massive spec that would be the same money to buy....clearly the fuel costs are going to be higher (not as high as I had thought!) but it's a 5.5 V8, instead of a boring old diesel!
Please PH, help me justify it!
We had considered a FFRR but the potential for anything to go wrong worries the crap out of me! So considering I manage a Merc dealer it made sense to look at an ML as the running costs would be somewhat more favourable for me!
We've got a few 3.0 diesels in stock at the moment and they're obviously the stock choice, but we've just taken in a 500 with a massive spec that would be the same money to buy....clearly the fuel costs are going to be higher (not as high as I had thought!) but it's a 5.5 V8, instead of a boring old diesel!
Please PH, help me justify it!
k the fuel costs.
That 5.5 V8 engine, the 388ps one, is a cracker. My old CLK500 had the same engine and it was hugely fast everywhere in the rev range and surprisingly economical (30+mpg on a long run).
Both of these attributes may be slightly affected by the additional size, weight and aerodynamics of the ML of course...
It made a nice noise under load too, albeit somewhat subdued.
Both of these attributes may be slightly affected by the additional size, weight and aerodynamics of the ML of course...
It made a nice noise under load too, albeit somewhat subdued.
eldar said:
GKP said:
How does the workshop view the reliability of MLs?
Earlies ones rubbish, improving with age. Post 2005 very good.
em177 said:
Its obviously up to you, but the running costs of an Ml500 will be similar to an E500, or possibly not too far away from an E55 Estate?
Just throwing the idea out there, she gets a practical estate, and you get something you'll want to steal the keys for at every opportunity?
I've tried that, got a lovely C63 estate in stock at the moment, but.....her sisters's got a 4x4, her best friend has a 4x4, so guess what, it has to be a 4x4! The V8 would be the only victory I get!Just throwing the idea out there, she gets a practical estate, and you get something you'll want to steal the keys for at every opportunity?
jon_80 said:
Mmm modest diesel vs big v8 petrol, same price.......If you're the sort of person who doubts yourself and has to talk it over, maybe you should stand aside and let a real man buy that car. Get a grip!
Possibly a bit harsh, but not far off the money.Get on with it - you said yourself, it's not even that much less economical! Get it bought and I don't think there's a single reason you'll regret it for
ETA - Ooh, beaten to it by you agreeing - GOOD!
Edited by McSam on Tuesday 17th May 22:36
matc said:
jon_80 said:
Mmm modest diesel vs big v8 petrol, same price.......If you're the sort of person who doubts yourself and has to talk it over, maybe you should stand aside and let a real man buy that car. Get a grip!
You make a good point....I'll get it bought tomorrow!Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff